ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Born in 1980. Graduated from the Environmental Design Department of Tama Art University in 2004. After graduating from the university, he lived in a Zen temple, Sotoshu Daihonzan Sojiji, as a trainee. In 2007,He established previous company, Hironao Tsuboi Design. His representative works include Arflex OMEGA, iida LIGHT POOL, and 100% Lamp Lamp. His flexible interpretation of the subjective environment and multilateral approaches are highly acclaimed. Product designs vary from tools to home appliances and furniture.

坪井浩尚は1980年生まれ。04年多摩美術大学環境デザイン科卒業。卒業後曹洞宗大本山總持寺にて雲水として安居。07年前身のHironao Tsuboi Designを設立。代表作にiida「LIGHT POOL」middle「Humidifier」100%「Sakurasaku glass」等がある。対象の環境を柔軟に読み解く、多角的なアプローチに定評があり、現在まで日用生活品から家電製品・家具など、プロダクトデザインを中心に幅広い製品を手がけている。